The night was mighty dark so you could hardly see 
For the moon refused to shine 
Couple sitting underneath the willow tree 
For love, they pined 

Little May was kinda 'fraid of darkness 
So she says "I guess i'll go." 
Boy began to sigh, looked up to the sky 
Told the sky his little tale of woe 

So shine on 
Shine on harvest moon 
Up in the sky 

I ain't had no lovin' since January, [bad word]  June or July 

Snow time ain't no time to stay outdoors and spoon 
So shine on 
Shine on harvest moon for me and my gal 

Snow time ain't no time to stay outdoors and spoon 
So shine on 
Shine on harvest moon for me and my gal